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throughout the 1950s era. Both industries had many discoveries and major trends throughout the 1950’s era. The film industry had become fiercely challenged by a new mass medium of entertainment, called the “television”. Movie makers used all types of gimmicks to pull back movie-goers, but it was all short-lived. By then, television had already dispersed a huge impact of competition on…

It didn’t feel illegal, but there was certainly a chilling aura to knowing that you were viewing what one-sixth of the world was forbidden to see. A small community of thirty-nine people attended a double feature on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 7:00PM in Angell Auditorium A to view “Three Songs of ‘Exile’: Independent Chinese Filmmakers Far from Home.” The audience, mostly comprised of older men and women of Asian descent, seemed to all be attracted together to view this film, and casual chatter…

A movie theater in the eyes of many is a great place to spend a night with family, or with a special one. On the other hand, many other people believe that the movie theaters are actually disgusting, chaotic, and irrelevant. These people believe that staying in the comfort of their own home to watch a movie is much better than to travel all the way to a movie theater. I am one of these people who think that watching a movie in my own living room is better, than going all the way to a movie…

theater and moviegoers are excited to see the premier of a highly anticipated film, when suddenly a gunman walks into the theater, and opens fire on the crowd. This may seem like a scene from a horror movie, but on the night of July 20th, 2012 this scene became all too real. At the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, James Holmes killed 12 people and injured 70 more. This horrifying incident changed the way people go to the movies. Security was increased at theaters across the U.S. and…

We have already come so far. We have come from a time where film cameras and VHS tapes were the latest items. We have very much gone above and beyond what some ever thought possible. The technology we have now surpasses what we once thought scientists could do. Technology has made it possible to communicate with loved ones from miles away, and just by a swipe of a screen. There have been so many fun items that have come from technology, such as film cameras to digital cameras. The advancements…

As a marketing consultant, I believe Nathan Polanski and Sean Stronghold have a strong potential business opportunity ahead of them in opening a second-run movie theatre in Medicine Hat, Alberta. They have only one other competitor in the second-run movie theatres; with both Nathan and Sean intend on screening ten different films per night, giving consumers many different options to choose from instead of their competitor the Downtown Theatre which only showcases one film per night. All the…

cinemas, despite ticket prices increasing from $6.21 in 2004 to $8.13 in 2013, a 31% increase. The increased popularity of piracy and the ease to by which films can be viewed for free has acted as a major cause of reduced revenue. Piracy brings the movie to one’s home screen for no cost and has become a major challenge to the US film industry. According to the Motion Picture Association of America, the box office revenue in 2014 dropped 4% from $10.9 Billion in 2013 to $10.4 Billion.…

There is probably no one I salute more than legitimate independent film champions. I find myself regularly seeking out those who deserve to be highlighted for their genuine dedication to telling the stories about which they are passionate while maintaining complete creative control. What some people don 't realize is that filmmakers like Rachel Amanda Bryant oftentimes are required to do more than just act, as you will see in her responses to the questions I posed to her about her beginnings in…

to consider (such as which theater, which snacks, and whether or not there will be any good seats) an evening at the movies can quickly become an overwhelming endeavor. Never fear! By following these tips and tricks, anyone can enjoy the ultimate movie experience. The first thing to consider when heading to the movies is which theater to visit. When making this decision, one must be very careful to choose a location that spells its name "theater" and not "theatre." Theatres are places full of…

The film being chosen is Inglourious Basterds (2009), a film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie was nominated for Best Achievement in Cinematography for Robert Richardson’s work as the photography director. Unfortunately, it did not win. (Inglourious Basterds (2009) Awards) The movie follows a French theatre owner and a special group of US soldiers in World War II who plot to assassinate Nazi officials. Besides Inglourious Basterds (2009), Quentin Tarantino is known for his other fast…